Janice Ann (Dehning) Tessmer, 81, of Caledonia, Minn., passed away peacefully on Monday, April 28, 2025, at Gundersen Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove, with her adoring husband of 55 years, Gene, by her side. She was born on February 7, 1944, at The Caledonia Hospital to George and Emma (Kumpf) Dehning. Janice was baptized and confirmed at St. Luke’s Church in Eitzen and … [Read more...]
Christopher Philip Hoiland
Christopher Philip Hoiland passed away on April 22, 2025, at St. Marys hospital in Rochester of giant cell myocarditis. We will remember Chris for his many talents. He was a helper and a fixer. Of engines, computers, appliances, and his wife’s hairbrained ideas. He loved Led Zeppelin and could answer nearly any question about history. He would answer the phone to help … [Read more...]
Jane Ehler
Jane Ehler, 77, of Huntington Beach, Calif., passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025.. She was born on June 4, 1947. She was the second child of 10 children in the Jerome and Marie Ehler family. She graduated from Canton High School in 1965, and started her working career at the White House Restaurant in Rochester. She later moved to California and worked as a data entry … [Read more...]
Teri Marie Ibach
Teri Marie Ibach, 51, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at her home in Kasson, Minn. Born February 1, 1974, to Richard Hanson and Pamela Otterbein, she grew up in Whalan, Minn., and graduated from Lanesboro Public Schools in 1992. Teri raised four beautiful daughters: Sophie, Josie, and Ellie with former spouse Mark Ibach, and Nessie with former partner Jim Pierce. Her … [Read more...]
Rachel Dawn Hegge
Rachel Dawn Hegge, age 63, passed away April 21, 2025, at the Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove, Minn. Rachel was born on May 30, 1961, to Arthur and Eleanor Hegge and grew up in Black Hammer, Minn. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and the Black Hammer Swift Scooters 4-H Club. Rachel enjoyed the many 4-H activities, but moreso loved making friends. She … [Read more...]
Daniel H. Schmidt
Daniel H. Schmidt, age 94, of Austin, Minn., passed away peacefully at Good Samaritan Society – Albert Lea, Minn., on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Services are pending with Worlein-Hoff Funeral Homes of Austin. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com. … [Read more...]
Nevin W. Stender
Nevin W. Stender, age 82, of Spring Valley, passed away peacefully at Spring Valley Care Center on April 22, 2025. Nevin was born on July 8, 1942, in Wykoff to Walter and Pauline (Duppary) Stender. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wykoff. He graduated from Wykoff High School in 1960. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army for … [Read more...]
Daniel Wallace Hutton
Daniel Wallace Hutton, age 82, of Harmony, Minn., passed away on April 21, 2025. Dan was born in Decorah, Iowa, on October 24, 1942, the son of Helen and Wallace Hutton. He was the second youngest of six children. From an early age and throughout life, his love was the family farm. While earning a B.A. in Business at Luther College, Dan met Arla Mae Attwooll, who he … [Read more...]
Jean Eloise Baker Tienter
Jean Eloise Baker Tienter, age 97, of Chatfield, passed away on January 23, 2025, at Family Roots Elder Care in Plainview, with her family by her side. Jean was born on August 15, 1927, the daughter of Ralph S. and Elva (Best) Baker in Pleasant Grove Township, Olmsted County. She attended Chatfield area schools and graduated from Chatfield High School. She attended teacher’s … [Read more...]
Daniel Leo Leisen
Daniel Leo Leisen, 71, a decorated Army Green Beret, beloved father, grandfather, husband, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, in Rushford surrounded by family. Born on July 14, 1953, in Wabasha, Minn., to Mary (Hartert) and Leo Leisen, Dan lived a life of courage, service, and devotion. As a proud Sergeant (E-5), Dan served in the Vietnam War … [Read more...]